Whether you’ve noticed classes popping up at your local gym or a friend has raved about a new fitness routine, you’ve likely heard about trendy barre workouts. Barre is a low-impact exercise that ...

Few exercises in the United States have gained as much popularity over the past decade as barre fitness. Founded by a Jewish dancer named Lotte Berk who escaped Nazi Germany shortly before the start ...

Barre workouts are inspired by ballet and use a stationary handrail for support. They also draw elements from Pilates, yoga, and strength training to create a low impact, full-body workout. A barre ...

Heavy lifting and high-intensity cardio may get all the glory, but when it comes to sculpting lean muscle don't sleep on barre. The low-weight, high rep style of training has become more popular in ...

Ballet barre workouts have been around for decades (actually dating back to the 1950s with creator Lotte Berk). But they’ve become especially popular over the last few years. In fact, this type of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Torn between using your ClassPass credits on your favorite upbeat barre class or that shake-worthy ...

There’s something satisfying about barre workouts. They’re low-impact, and the dance-inspired moves make you feel elegant and graceful. But don’t be fooled, because while you may move with grace, this ...

“Barre is an all-over strength exercise,” explains Gretchen Solarz, the owner of City Barre in Scott’s Addition. “It targets ...

When I first heard the term "barre class" a couple years ago, I was immediately transported back to my days as a baby ballerina, when time at the barre meant plis, stretches that made my hamstrings ...

If you’re scrolling through ClassPass trying to decide between barre and Pilates, you’re not alone. These trendy workouts might look similar on the surface, but they’re actually quite different under ...